Dubai & Nepal Tour - Globus® Escorted Tours (ODY4)

16 Day Tour from Dubai to Kathmandu

2020 Tour Details

Discover India—with its long history, variety of languages, amazing monuments, and rich cultural heritage—and Nepal, birthplace of Buddha and home to some of the world’s most dramatic scenery. But first, stop off in Dubai to spend time discovering its many souks (markets) and explore this exciting city on your own.

In India, visit some of its most famous sights and get to know the culture through special experiences. Visit the Taj Mahal, built from 1631-1648 AD by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved wife. You’ll get the chance to see this amazing structure at sunrise, plus Agra Fort, the 16th-century red sandstone fortress where Moghul rulers lived. In 1876, Jaipur was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, and it has been known as the “Pink City” ever since. Here, visit the Amber Fort, built in 1592 with white marble and red sandstone.

Remarkable structures are just part of India’s appeal. You’ll enjoy a rickshaw ride through a colorful local bazaar (a unique adventure included by Globus), a cooking demonstration of Indian food, and a home-hosted dinner with an Indian noble family—an out-of-the-ordinary experience offered by Globus. Another tour highlight is a visit to Ranthambore National Park. Here, three game drives in an open-air safari vehicle give you an opportunity to see native wildlife, including the elusive leopard and Bengal tiger.

In Nepal, sightseeing is spread over two leisurely days. Visits include Hanuman Dhoka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Temple of Kumari, residence of the Living Goddess, a child thought to be the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess. You’ll also journey to Patan and Boudhanath, Nepal’s largest stupa.

These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this spectacular tour to India, Dubai, and Nepal. If you’re a traveler looking for a new adventure, this is the vacation for you!
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 Destinations & Sightseeing

DUBAI
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the spice souk, the gold souk, and the Burj Khalifa; Host service during your stay
DELHI
Visit Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar; welcome dinner with Indian cooking demonstration
AGRA
Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort by Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite tonga, and Fatehpur Sikri
BHARATPUR–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Travel by train
RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK
Three game drives
JAIPUR
Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite Home-hosted dinner with Indian noble family featuring a sari- and turban-tying demonstration; visit Amber Fort, the City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal
KATHMANDU
Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit Hanuman Dhoka, the Temple of Kumari, and Bouddhanath; excursion to Patan including Durbar Square; Host service during your stay

Notes:

  • Small-Group Discovery – We never allow more than 20 travelers on our Small-Group Discovery vacations, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.

The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:

  • Agra Fort
  • Amber Fort
  • Bouddahanath
  • Durbar Square
  • Fatehpur Sikri
  • Hanuman Dhoka
  • Humayun's Tomb
  • Jantar Mantar
  • Patan
  • Qutab Minar
  • Red Fort
  • Taj Mahal

Transportation:

Sightseeing vehicle in Dubai and Kathmandu. Private, deluxe, air-conditioned motorcoach while touring.

 Meals

 Meals & Itinerary

American breakfast daily, 6 lunches, 5 dinners including a welcome dinner in Delhi and home-hosted dinner in Jaipur

 Itinerary

Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.

Day 1 ARRIVE IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Welcome to Dubai! Your hotel room is available for mid-afternoon check-in.

Day 2 DUBAI

This morning, your GUIDED SIGHTSEEING begins with a WALKING TOUR through the narrow lanes of the historic Bastakiya Quarter. Next, explore the souks (markets), including the SPICE SOUK with its aromas of exotic spices, and the GOLD SOUK with its 220 glittering shop windows. Lastly, visit BURJ KHALIFA, the world’s tallest building. Here, ascend to the AT THE TOP observation deck on the 124th floor for spectacular views and a presentation on Dubai’s history. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

NOTE:
Many sites in Dubai are closed on Fridays. In these instances, today’s sightseeing will take place on day 3.

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Day 3 DUBAI

Enjoy a full day at your leisure. Your Local Host will be happy to make suggestions on how to make the most of your time.

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Day 4 DUBAI-DELHI, INDIA

Today, fly to Delhi, India’s capital city. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

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Day 5 DELHI

Today’s sightseeing starts with an orientation drive to see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the Presidential Palace. Afterward, take a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite RICKSHAW RIDE through Chandni Chowk, a captivating local bazaar. Here, ancient alleyways are lined with quaint shops selling all sorts of goods and souvenirs—from silver and saris to spices and electronics. After lunch in a local restaurant, visit QUTUB MINAR, the world’s tallest brick minaret, dating back to the 11th century. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a lavish welcome dinner that includes a COOKING DEMONSTRATION and talk on Indian cuisine with a local chef.

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Day 6 DELHI–AGRA

This morning, visit HUMAYUN’S TOMB and GURUDWARA BANGLA SAHIB, Delhi’s largest and most prominent Sikh gurudwara (house of worship). After lunch, drive to Agra and settle in for the evening.

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Day 7 AGRA

Start your day with a sunrise visit to the incomparable TAJ MAHAL, an extravagant marble monument to love. Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan built it as a memorial to his beloved wife, who died during childbirth. Later, travel to AGRA FORT, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. This impressive fortress of red sandstone conceals the imperial city of the Moghul rulers and its many palaces.

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Day 8 AGRA–FATEHPUR SIKRI–RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Today, stop at FATEHPUR SIKRI (the City of Victory), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century it was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years before it was completely abandoned due to the lack of adequate water. After lunch in Bharatpur, board a TRAIN bound for RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK, one of the best places in India to spot the elusive Bengal tiger!

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Day 9 RANTHAMBORE

Today, explore the park on MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES in an open-air safari vehicle. In addition to Bengal tigers, the park is home to leopard, sambar deer, sloth bears, marsh crocodiles, striped hyena, and more. Between game drives, enjoy free time to relax.

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Day 10 RANTHAMBORE–JAIPUR

Rise early this morning for one last GAME DRIVE in this magical land. Then, travel to Jaipur. In 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, and it has been known as the “Pink City” ever since. Tonight, enjoy a Globus Local FavoriteGlobus Local Favorite HOME-HOSTED DINNER with an Indian noble family, followed by a SARI- and TURBAN-TYING demonstration.

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Day 11 JAIPUR

Today, visit the amazing AMBER FORT, built entirely of white marble and red sandstone. Tour the interior with its intricate mosaics, carvings, paintings, and mirror works. This afternoon, visit the CITY PALACE and the adjoining MUSEUM, which houses a collection of rare manuscripts. Also, stop at JANTAR MANTAR and the famous HAWA MAHAL (Palace of the Winds). Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a festive farewell dinner to celebrate your journey through India.

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Day 12 JAIPUR–DELHI

Fly back to Delhi. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

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Day 13 DELHI–KATHMANDU, NEPAL

Today, fly to Kathmandu. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

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Day 14 KATHMANDU

Your morning SIGHTSEEING TOUR starts with a visit to HANUMAN DHOKA, the historic seat of royalty. Then, visit the TEMPLE OF KUMARI, residence of the Living Goddess and said to be constructed from the wood of a single tree. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

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Day 15 KATHMANDU. EXCURSION TO PATAN

Today, a GUIDED TOUR takes you to BOUDDHANATH, one of the largest stupas in the world and a focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Then, continue to PATAN, formerly known as Lalitpur (City of Beauty). Here, stop in DURBAR SQUARE, the city’s center of business and home to several Buddhist and Hindu sites.

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Day 16 KATHMANDU

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.

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 Tour Director

With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.

MAYANK DIXIT

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

“Hi, I'm Mayank, and with my years of experience in the travel industry, I am committed to making your time in India incredible. My motto is "Atithi devo bhavah." When translated into English it means "the Guest is God" or "Guest become God," expressing the idea that each person visiting India should be served in the best possible manner.”

Tour Director - MAYANK DIXIT

 Accommodations

 Optional Excursions

No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else, we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.

When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination, so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities. Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value. Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences. We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.

The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.

Price Ranges

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Dubai
Agra
Jaipur

Dubai

Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner - Shared

Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner - Shared

No trip to Dubai is complete without experiencing a desert safari! Experience the thrill of a life time with a rollercoaster ride on sand dunes.

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Abu Dhabi City Tour - Private

Abu Dhabi City Tour - Private

Once a peaceful fishing village, Abu Dhabi is capital of the United Arab Emirates, and is known as the "Manhattan of the Middle East" for its many skyscrapers dominating its skyline. Your journey begins in Dubai, where you will travel past the World's largest man made port at Jebel Ali and onward for the two-hour drive to Abu Dhabi.

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Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner - Private

Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner - Private

No trip to Dubai is complete without experiencing a desert safari! Experience the thrill of a life time with a rollercoaster ride on sand dunes.

Price Range: $$$$

Agra

Kachpura Village

Kachpura Village

Leave the bright lights of Agra behind and visit the ancient village of Kachhpura.

Price Range: $$

Jaipur

Jaipur by Foot

Jaipur by Foot

Discover the largest city in Northern India on foot, experiencing local delights and sights.

Price Range: $$

 Know Before You Go

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